Penpot vs Adobe XD
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
Quick Comparison
Rating
4.4
vs4.1
Starting Price
Free
vs$22.99
Pricing Model
free
vspaid
Feature
Penpot
Adobe XD
Vector editing
Real-time collaboration
Prototyping
Components
Open source
Self-hosting
UI design
Collaboration
Adobe integration
Voice prototyping
Penpot Pros
- Fully open source with self-hosting option
- No cost with all features included
- SVG-native format (no proprietary lock-in)
- Figma-like interface reduces learning curve
- Active development improving rapidly
- No Figma/Adobe file format restrictions
Penpot Cons
- Performance noticeably slower than Figma
- Feature gap remains vs industry leaders
- Smaller plugin/component ecosystem
- Some advanced Figma features still missing
- Cloud collaboration less reliable than Figma
Adobe XD Pros
- Adobe ecosystem
- Voice prototyping
- Good performance
Adobe XD Cons
- In maintenance mode
- No new features
- Figma is better choice
- Requires subscription